Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

The Engineering Supervisor will assist the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations in day-to-day operational support of all Museum properties. This position will assist in maintaining the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems of all PMA facilities and will be responsible for hands-on operational support and direct supervision of maintenance service contracts, ensuring accountability and improved service delivery.

Specifically, you will :

• Work with Senior Director of Facilities and Operations to ensure that all building systems and equipment are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Directly supervise all facilities-related service contracts, including maintenance engineering, mechanical maintenance, elevators, BAS, and fire alarms.
• Assist Senior Director in procurement of service contracts, helping to develop RFPs for solicitation, analyzing bids and recommending contractors.
• Collaborate with other members of the Facilities and Operations team on ongoing projects, reviewing construction documents, and helping to ensure that all work completed in Museum facilities is performed in accordance with industry standards and the requirements of the construction documents.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers, and other vendors who provide professional and maintenance services to the Museum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include :

Position and Compensation Details :

Institutional Requirements :

Application Timeline :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer :

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including :